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D.C. Witness Staff
- February 20, 2024
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest was made in connection to a non-fatal shooting incident that occurred on Feb. 15 on the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the 500 block of Raleigh Street, SE, after hearing gunshots nearby. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who stated he was involved in a verbal argument with the suspect in the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE. During the argument, the suspect shot at him with a revolver. The suspect ran into an apartment building on the 300 block of Raleigh Street, SE. Responding officers quickly arrested the suspect. There were no injuries reported.
Jamal Francis, 44, was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.